K-12 Education Reports Stephen Owens State of Education Funding (2023): Opportunity is Knocking January 26, 2023 / January 27, 2023 by Stephen Owens The United States is experiencing income inequality at a level not seen since the 1920s, and it is worse in Atlanta than in any other major American city.[1] The consequences of this inequality are made clear when examining student performance across districts. Georgia has one of the highest overall rates of child poverty […] Read more » Budget k-12 education school budget
Budget and Taxes Daniel Kanso, PhD Reports Overview of Georgia’s 2024 Fiscal Year Budget January 25, 2023 / January 25, 2023 by Daniel Kanso, PhD Introduction After two consecutive years of record budget surpluses—generated in part by persistent austerity—Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s proposed $32.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 offers a muted response to deep deficits in the capacity of state government to meet Georgians’ needs. The governor forecasts a sharp drop in tax collections from FY 2022 […] Read more » Budget Budget & Taxes Budget Surplus State Budget
Budget and Taxes Community Impact Past Events Recap | Insights 2023: Equitable Budgeting Makes Perfect Sense January 20, 2023 / March 7, 2023 by Nadia Hicks Georgia is at a crossroads with $6.6 billion in surplus that could be used to fund necessary programs and services, like education and health care, and strengthen the workforce. Join us to analyze the governor’s proposed budget and explore key policy priorities for the 2023 Georgia Legislative Session. Now is the moment for equitable budgeting […] Read more » Insights Policy Conference
Fact Sheets Health Justice Leah Chan Money Matters: Comparing the Costs of Full Medicaid Expansion to the Pathways to Coverage Program January 11, 2023 / February 22, 2023 by Leah Chan Updated February 22, 2023: In the October 2020 Pathways to Coverage approval letter, it was estimated that the program would cover about 31,000 Georgians in the first year and 64,000 Georgians at full enrollment. In December 2022, the Department of Community Health estimated that up to 100,000 Georgians could enroll in the first […] Read more » 1115 waiver Affordable Care Act health health coverage health insurance health-care medicaid Medicaid Expansion
Blog Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Community Impact Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants K-12 Education People Powered Prosperity Worker Justice 2023 Policy Priorities January 9, 2023 / May 12, 2023 by Nadia Hicks | 1 Comment on 2023 Policy Priorities The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s goal is to shine a light on people-first policies that help all Georgians equitably share in the state’s prosperity. These are the policy priorities GBPI will track during 2023. For more insights throughout Legislative Session, be sure to follow @GaBudget on Twitter or on Instagram @georgiabudget and sign up for our newsletter. […] Read more » policy priorities
Criminal Legal System Reform Ray Khalfani Reports Regressive Revenue Perpetuates Poverty: Why Georgia’s Fines and Fees Need Immediate Reform December 6, 2022 / December 6, 2022 by Ray Khalfani Introduction Georgia is the number one jurisdiction in the world for percentage of population under correctional control.[1] This has less to do with protecting public safety and more to do with a state and local criminal legal system that criminalizes poverty. One mechanism by which the state of Georgia and its localities do this is […] Read more » court Criminal Legal Systems driver's licenses fees fines judicial order prison probation revenue
Budget and Taxes Sponsorship Opportunities for Insights 2023 November 14, 2022 / March 7, 2023 by Nadia Hicks Download Sponsorship Package About Insights attracts more than 500 attendees who are passionate about a variety of policy issues in Georgia. It provides an opportunity for a timely and fact-based discussion of critical legislative initiatives. GBPI’s free in-person evening reception will kick off Insights and allow individuals to connect with lawmakers, organizations, community members and […] Read more » Insights Policy Conference
Fact Sheets Health Justice Leah Chan People Powered Prosperity Keeping Georgians Covered: Tools for Minimizing the Harm of the Medicaid Unwinding October 26, 2022 / February 1, 2023 by Leah Chan Updated February 1, 2023: On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed into law. This law had various implications for the Medicaid unwinding, including de-linking the Medicaid unwinding from the COVID-related public health emergency (PHE) and establishing a more gradual decrease in the enhanced Federal match. Since the start […] Read more » medicaid
Blog Coronavirus Cover GA Health Justice Leah Chan People Powered Prosperity Long-term Health Impact of COVID-19: Planning for Children Who Have Lost a Caregiver and Adults Experiencing Long COVID October 3, 2022 / October 5, 2022 by Leah Chan Thank you to Mandy Alderman of COVID Survivors for Change for sharing her personal story. In 2021, COVID-19 was the leading cause of premature death in Georgia, and, in mid-2022, the United States overall passed the dismal milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19. As COVID-19 recedes from the news headlines, it is important to […] Read more » coronavirus covid health-care long covid
Blog Cash and Safety Net Ife Finch Floyd Inclusive Economy for Immigrants New Survey Suggests School Districts Need State Funding to Better Implement Paid Parental Leave September 26, 2022 / September 26, 2022 by Ife Finch Floyd Like other workers, our public school and state employees, who serve Georgians every day, deserve supports and assistance that strengthen their families. The state’s paid parental leave program is meant to help them when they need time to care and adjust to life after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a new child. […] Read more » k-12 education paid leave parental leave
